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Broadcast Channels Operator

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Summary

Operate live racing broadcast control rooms, coordinating rundowns, playlists, and real-time transmission systems to deliver accurate, high-quality coverage for sports betting and entertainment channels.

Broadcast Channels Operator
Auckland | On-site | Full-time | Competitive pay & great perks

Deliver seamless live racing broadcasts by coordinating content, systems, and decisions in a fast-moving control room environment.

Why This Matters

At Entain, you’ll be part of a global business shaping what’s next in sports betting, gaming, and entertainment. Home to Ladbrokes and neds in Australia, and TAB, betcha, Trackside, and Sport Nation in New Zealand, we move fast, think boldly, and create experiences that reach and excite millions. Powered by the pride, energy, and impact of our people, this is a place where your potential can grow through work that genuinely matters.

As part of the Media team, this role sits at the centre of live broadcast delivery across Ladbrokes and neds racing channels. You’ll help ensure customers receive accurate, timely, and high-quality racing coverage - right when it matters most. Working across scheduling, production, and control room operations, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping broadcasts running smoothly.

Your Impact

  • Coordinate rundowns, playlists, content, and linking circuits to ensure accurate and on-time broadcast delivery
  • Prepare and check transmission rundowns to minimise on-air risk and maintain broadcast quality
  • Operate control room systems including graphics, vision switching, and audio to deliver live content
  • Make real-time operational decisions aligned to production needs and channel style guidelines
  • Collaborate with Scheduling, Production, Master Control, and Raceday teams to keep broadcasts aligned and responsive

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience or qualification in broadcasting, digital media, or a related field
  • Solid understanding of broadcast operations, workflows, and live transmission environments
  • High attention to detail, with a track record of managing rundowns, schedules, and live outputs accurately in time-sensitive settings
  • Ability to operate under pressure - making clear, timely decisions while reducing risk of on-air errors

Great to Have

These are a bonus, so if you don’t have them all, we’d still like to hear from you.

  • Experience operating control room equipment such as graphics, vision switching, or audio
  • Familiarity with racing, sports, or live event broadcasting
  • Experience working with external media providers or broadcast partners

What You’ll Gain

You’ll join a connected, high-energy environment where sport, entertainment, collaboration, and momentum are part of the everyday.

  • Reward: Competitive pay & great perks, including retailer discounts
  • Flexibility: Personal days off to balance life and work
  • Growth: Build hands-on expertise across live broadcast operations, control room systems, and transmission workflows
  • Exposure: Work across Trackside, Ladbrokes, and neds, collaborating with production, media, and racing teams in a live environment
  • People: Join a collaborative, reliable team that values clear communication, accountability, and calm execution under pressure
  • Perks: Wellbeing support, Southern Cross Health Insurance, free breakfast and snacks, and an office worth showing up to - think pool table, sports on TVs, and a modern space designed for you

It’s a place to build your skills, connect with great people, and grow your potential through the energy, impact, and opportunity that make Entain different.

There’s nothing like it.

Your Next Move

Apply now or contact careers@entaingroup.com.au if you’d like more information.

Once you’ve applied, our Talent team will review your application and keep you updated. If your application progresses, next steps may include a Talent team conversation, hiring team interviews, or a role-related task, giving us the chance to get to know each other, talk through the role, and answer your questions.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Due to the wagering aspect of our industry, applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, What are your Salary Expectations?., Do you have full working rights in Australia or New Zealand?, Due to the wagering aspect of our industry, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years to apply. Are you at least 18 years of age?, Please confirm your eligibility to work in New Zealand. We'd like to be transparent that Entain is not an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand and therefore cannot provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications., If you hold a visa, please provide your expiry date and any conditions or work restrictions., Do you have any medical conditions/s or injuries which may affect the health and safety of yourself or others while at work? (for example, arthritis, diabetes, back injuries, mental health conditions etc)., Is there any other information about your medical health which we may need to be aware of in considering your fitness to work or any accommodations we would need to consider?, Have you been dismissed from any previous employment or had a contract ended early?, Have you been convicted of any criminal offence in a New Zealand Court or any other country, including court-imposed fines, deportation, and driving offences except for convictions which may be protected by the Clean Slate Act?, Do you have any charges pending or are you currently facing any criminal charges including investigation by the Police, IRD or Serious Fraud Office?, I confirm that I have read and understood the above information regarding pre employment checks., Resume, Cover Letter - Optional, What is your current notice period (If you have one)?

  • Are you currently based in New Zealand with full working rights? yes / no
  • Are you currently based in Auckland? If not please explain your current situation and relocation date? written answer
  • This role involves shifts across weekdays, evenings, weekends, and some public holidays. Are you comfortable with this, and do you have any availability constraints? written answer
  • Do you have 1-2 years’ experience in broadcast operations, transmission, playout, control room, live production, or a relevant qualification in Digital Media, Broadcasting, or a similar field? yes / no
  • Please briefly describe which broadcast workflows, systems, or operational tasks you had hands-on experience with, and where you used them. This may include transmission rundowns, playlists/playout, graphics, vision switching, audio mixing, linking circuits/feeds, control room operations, or incident/shift reporting. written answer

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